Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston provides a safe, affordable place with caring adults and enriching programs for kids to go when they are not in school.

Safe Place

Our Clubs are strategically located in neighborhoods with pronounced need throughout the city of Boston and Chelsea. 89% of members feel safe when they're at the Club.

Passionate Staff

Our caring youth development professionals serve as positive role models to our members. 85% of members say there is one or more Club staff they would turn to in a crisis.

Enriching Programs

We thoughtfully design our activities to help members reach their full potential. BGCB also partners with nearly 300 community organizations to deliver eye-opening opportunities.

Hi, my name's Hector.

When I think about my childhood, I am sometimes surprised that I made it this far. Growing up in Charlestown was not very easy. Surrounded by gang violence, drugs, and decades-old racial animosity, it was not extremely difficult to fall through the cracks, to become another forgotten soul, sentenced to a life of constant struggle for survival. There is a very good chance that without the Boys & Girls Club, I would not be here.